There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in Barnstaple (including Bratton Fleming, Heanton Punchardon and Swimbridge) listed on Docorix. 11 currently hold a CQC rating: 10 rated Good or Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 1 has not yet been rated under its current registration. Together they are registered for 311 beds.
CQC register data updated 5 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Chelfham House Residential Home Independent CQC: Good 01271850373
- Greenfields Council-run CQC: Good 01271343709
- Heanton Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01172872566
- Lawrence House Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01271377189
- Oaklands Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01271374231
- Park Lane Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01271373600
- Pilton House Trust Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01271342188
- St Denys Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01271343295
- Swimbridge House Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01271830599
- Wellesley Independent CQC: Good 01271373755
- Arundel House Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01271343855
- Clayfield Care Home Independent Not yet rated 01271374066
Nothing matches those filters.
Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 10 care homes in Barnstaple by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Heanton Nursing Home
Good
EX31
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2025.
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Greenfields
Good
EX32
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2023.
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Oaklands Residential Care Home
Good
EX31
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2023.
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Chelfham House Residential Home
Good
EX31
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2019.
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Wellesley
Good
EX32
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2019.
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St Denys Care Home
Good
EX32
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2019.
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Park Lane Care Home
Good
EX32
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published January 2019.
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Swimbridge House Nursing Home
Good
EX32
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published January 2019.
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Lawrence House Residential Care Home
Good
EX32
Rated Outstanding for Caring. Rating published August 2018.
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Pilton House Trust
Good
EX31
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2018.
Choosing care homes in Barnstaple
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Barnstaple?
Docorix lists 12 CQC-registered care homes in Barnstaple, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 5 October 2026).
Which care homes in Barnstaple are rated Good?
10 are currently rated Good by the CQC, including Chelfham House Residential Home, Greenfields, Heanton Nursing Home, Lawrence House Residential Care Home, Oaklands Residential Care Home, Park Lane Care Home.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
